FERRY TRIPS
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular robben island ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
Prebook your Robben Island ferry plus a guided prison tour led by a former inmate, ending at Nelson Mandela Gateway in about 4 hours.
Most Popular“Loved the guide, who had been a prisoner himself on the island, and could tell us how it really was for black men and the terrible treatment they had suffered.”
Cape Town hotel pickup plus a Robben Island ferry and prison tour, guided by former prisoners, in a small group capped at 12.
“Informative And very nice on the island Guys just prepare for the boat ride, especially ladies tend to get a bit sea sick”
Township tour through District Six and Langa, plus Robben Island ferry to see Mandela’s prison, with local culture stops and market time.
“The tour excellently displayed the social and socioeconomic inequalities that exist in post-apartheid Cape Town.”
Robben Island from Cape Town with a former political prisoner guide, priority ferry access, Mandela’s cell, and skip-the-line museum entry.
“Great historical insights. Very informative and enjoyed the tiur”
Skip the ticket line for a shared Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by ex-political prisoners, in about 4 hours.
“This is a scam. Ticket price is 550 rand, including the boat ride and the tour on the island if you buy it from the official site of the island. Basically they changed 800 rand just to buy the ticket. Viator should not do business with a company like this. They should be reported to…”
Robben Island Museum tour with a former political prisoner guide, ferry included, Mandela’s cell visit, and weather-aware logistics from Cape Town.
“Medise was our guide on the bus, he really is an exceptional inspirational guide to have. Glad we made the tour while there are still ex-prissonars to share their own personal experience with us. It was a humbling experience.”
Small-group Robben Island ferry and museum tour with Mandela’s cell, a former-prisoner guide, and scenic Table Mountain views.
“It was impressive that former prisoners gave the tour and explained so many things about the time they served, the conditions, the political stage etc.”
Robben Island ferry and guided prison tour from Cape Town, led by English ex-prisoner storytellers, with Mandela’s cell and key sites.
“The tour itselfnis amazing. Is a must see. Guides are actually ex prisoners from the jail. The oegsnizstion was not so good, we had the tour for 9 AM but it got cancelled with no notice and we had to reschedule it.”
Skip the ticket line and tour Robben Island with an ex-inmate guide, including ferry rides and a visit to Mandela’s prison cell.
“L’organisateur de l’activité ne répond pas avant l’activité. Nous étions arrivés en avance et nous étions à deux doigts de louper l’activité… Une fois l’activité payé vous êtes livrés à vous même. Je recommande pas de passer par eux”
Half-day Robben Island tour with hotel pickup, guided prison visit with Mandela’s cell, ferry ticket, and V&A Waterfront time.
“I feel bad as my booking was cancelled. I am still waiting for a refund. Which I don't get updated until I made a follow up my self”
Robben Island Museum tour with hotel transfer and ferry tickets. Guided Mandela cell visit and round-trip convenience from Cape Town.
Robben Island prison museum and Langa Township in one day, with ferry tickets, African lunch, and air-conditioned hotel transfers.
“Remmy was a fantastic guide during our trip to Robben Island and to the Township of Langa. We learned so much about the history of South Africa and had fun while doing it. Remmy was knowledgeable and very kind. He introduced us to ZamRead more”
Take a scenic ferry from Cape Town to Robben Island, tour with a former political prisoner, and visit Mandela’s cell.
Ferry to Robben Island from Cape Town, Mandela’s cell and quarry, guided by a former prisoner, with CBD hotel pickup.
Robben Island Prison Museum plus Cape Town landmarks with ferry tickets, skip-the-stress transfers, and air-conditioned city touring.
“We did 5 different tours with Remmy and his company. This tour was great because my friend Roy from university has the best store called the African Trading Port to shop right when you return. Tell Roy that Akida sent you for the VIP treatmentRead more”
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
